Schedule of Events

How many business cards and phone numbers will you collect this alumni weekend? How many will end up forgotten in your contacts, in a drawer, or the recycle bin? In this one-hour course, we will cover three fun meet-and-greet exercises that will allow you to strengthen old friendships and form new ones. Ditch the business card and bring your wit, your favorite JHU memories, and your smartphone. Yes, you read that correctly. You’ll need to pull out your device for the third and most engaging icebreaker exercise in this class. Once you complete the course, you’ll have some great tools in your networking tool kit to form lasting connections this alumni weekend and beyond. Perfect for alumni returning for Reunion Weekend, this event is a taste of year-round non-credit courses offered through the Odyssey Lifelong Learning Program. Join John Lim (Carey Business School, Class of ’14) for an engaging session that will enhance your networking experience and help you stay connected long after the weekend ends.

Join George Scheper, Senior Lecturer at JHU Advanced Academic Programs, MLA, and current Odyssey instructor, for an exciting exploration of one of the world’s most breathtaking archaeological sites—Machu Picchu. Set high in the Peruvian Andes, this iconic Incan city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders, holds immense historical and cultural significance. Learn about its fascinating history, intricate stonework, sacred spaces, and the contemporary challenges it faces, including environmental preservation and the impact of tourism. This session offers a deep dive into the wonders of Machu Picchu and broader discussions on world cultural heritage. Perfect for alumni returning for Reunion Weekend, this event is a taste of year-round non-credit courses offered through the Odyssey Lifelong Learning Program.

Join the Hopkins Retrospective team for a walking tour of the Homewood campus. Learn about the history of this place through the evolution of its buildings and the experiences of its people. 

If inclement weather, the tour will be canceled.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle. Meet on the brick sidewalk between the Homewood Museum and the Eisenhower Library.

Join us for an engaging panel discussion about the exciting developments and progress of the Hopkins Student Center. This cutting-edge facility, slated to open in 2025, is poised to become a cornerstone of student life on campus, transforming the Hopkins experience and reshaping campus dynamics. Our panel will feature campus leaders, as well as undergraduate and graduate students, and will be moderated by Grant Kelly, Chief Engagement Officer of the Hopkins Student Center. We'll explore the design philosophy behind the Hopkins Student Center, its adaptable spaces designed for a variety of activities, and its expected influence on campus culture, promoting collaboration and enhancing the student experience. After the discussion, audience members will have the chance to ask questions of the panelists.

Dr. Sujung Kim, Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Anthropology, Johns Hopkins University moderates a discussion among a panel of distinguished alumni of Johns Hopkins University who majored in anthropology reflecting on how anthropology has guided them in their lives and in making an impact in the world. This event is part of “Celebrating Fifty Years of Anthropology” hosted by the Department of Anthropology celebrating five decades of groundbreaking research and dialogue shaping the study of humanity and society.

Can't attend in person? Virtual option: https://events.jhu.edu/form/hopkinsathomewood-anthropology

Come explore the Homewood campus with tour guides from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions! Guides will lead attendees on a general tour of campus, showcasing areas, features, programs, and events unique to our campus, as well as sharing their own Hopkins experience.

Join Daniel Weiss, PhD, Homewood Professor of the Humanities, Sr. Advisor to the Provost for the Arts, and President Emeritus of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, for a panel discussion on the arts at Hopkins. Dan will have a seat with several members of the Homewood arts community to reflect on art as an indispensable part of learning, share ongoing art creation and engagement opportunities, and discuss how Hopkins’ new arts initiative will enhance the student experience.

Can't attend in person? Virtual option: https://events.jhu.edu/form/hopkinsathomewood-art

The Whiting School of Engineering and Krieger School of Arts & Sciences present the Departmental Showcase. Join JHU departments from across Homewood as they give you a taste of what makes learning at Johns Hopkins so great! Jump right in and experience the types of learning JHU students see every day. You can test, touch, and try a variety of technologies and engage with manipulatives and other teaching tools as you make your way across the tent.

Student entrepreneurship is a critical component of the student experience at Johns Hopkins University. At the Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship, our professional staff works with all students, from undergrad to post-doc, to support their entrepreneurial pursuits and turn good ideas into investible businesses. Join us at the Pava Center for a networking happy hour and tour. You’ll have the chance to meet staff, including Josh Ambrose (our Center’s director), along with a handful of recent graduates who went through the program and continue to make progress on their startups today! Shuttle departing from the Mason Hall Circle promptly at 4:15 pm.

Join the Society of Black Alumni for a networking opportunity. 

Join your fellow alumni at the former PJ's location to reminisce. 

Food and Drink included. 

After the All Alumni Dinner, what better way to continue the evening than with some fun, competitive Pickleball! The event includes two hours of play, plus light fare and drinks. Transportation will be provided.

JHU Theatre presents Edward Albee's classic, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf—directed by James Glossman.

Join us for a tour to see the progress of the new Hopkins Student Center! Four 30-minute tours.

Join your fellow classmates to remember those who have passed.

Join the Society of Black Alumni (SOBA) and Hopkins Retrospective for a dynamic moderated discussion and an arts exchange. This gathering will explore the presence of the arts and culture at Hopkins and how they have helped to build community across decades.

The Alumni Life Design Experience (ALDE) supports members of our Hopkins Community at a time in their lives when they are looking to make a change. Regardless of your age, background, or current life situation, when they are looking to make a change. Regardless of your age, background, or current life situation, the Alumni Life Design Experience will give you the tools and clarity to take that next step toward fulfillment in your career. Join current and former ALDE participants as we celebrate, network, mentor, and honor the alumni life design journey.

Refreshments will be served. Opportunities to network and learn about ALDE and Mentoring at JHU.

Sheridan Dean, Elisabeth M. Long, invites Hopkins Alumni to stay connected with the Library even while MSE is under renovation! When you were a student, did you work for the library? Have an internship with Special Collections? Or just spend hours studying in the stacks? Then join us for a hosted reception on B-Level of Brody Learning Commons to reminisce, share your library stories, and chat with library staff! All registration proceeds will go towards the adoption of a unique Special Collections item as part of the Library's Adopt a Book Campaign!

Join your classmates from the class of 1970 and enjoy your 55th reunion!

Join your classmates from the class of 2005 to enjoy your 20th reunion!

Bring your family and join your fellow 2010 classmates for your 15th reunion celebration!

Join your classmates for an evening of memories and celebration. Receive your 50th reunion medallion and bring your best stories from back in the day as we reminisce about your time at Hopkins.

Join your classmates from the class of 2000 and enjoy your 25th reunion!

Join your classmates from the class of 2015 and enjoy your 10th reunion!

Join your classmates from the class of 1980 and enjoy your 45th reunion!

Join your classmates from the class of 1990 and enjoy your 35th reunion!

Join your classmates from the class of 2020 and enjoy your 5th reunion!

Join your classmates from the class of 1995 and enjoy your 30th reunion!

Join your classmates from the class of 1985 and enjoy your 40th reunion!

JHU Theatre presents Edward Albee's classic, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf—directed by James Glossman.

Come join us for the Inter-Asian Cultural Exposition! We will be featuring visual and performing arts pieces by APIDA Baltimore and JHU community members. In the past, groups such as the Hopkins Symphony Orchestra and the Lion Dance have performed. We will also be featuring the Inter-Asian Council's annual Fashion Show!

In the JHU HUB, Rachel Wallach writes, "John Barth, A&S '51, '52 (MA), groundbreaking and prolific author, revered teacher, and professor emeritus in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University, died on April 2, 2024 at 93. Best known for his postmodernist, unpredictable fiction and his exacting and generous teaching, Barth served on the Johns Hopkins faculty from 1973 until he retired in 1995. He is the author of 17 novels and collections of short fiction and three collections of essays. He won a National Book Award, F. Scott Fitzgerald Award for Outstanding Achievement in American Fiction, a Lannan Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award, and the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story." Come gather with Barth's students, mentees, colleagues, admirers, and readers to celebrate and honor his life and work.

JHU Theatre presents Edward Albee's classic, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf—directed by James Glossman.

The Red Dress Gala is Alpha Phi's biggest philanthropic event of the year. The Gala raises money for the Alpha Phi Foundation focused on women's heart health. Festivities will include dinner, drinks, a raffle, guest speakers, and games.

Red attire is encouraged but not required!